As a veteran broadcaster, I have more than 30 years experience in radio/television industry.

My career highlights include a 15 year stint as News Director of CHML/CKDS Radio in Hamilton. Here I managed a department of 26 reporters, producers and newscasters.

I consider myself a "hands on" news executive, serving as the station's labour reporter for many years, personally covering numerous industrial negotiations and major strikes.

I've also worked as a television commentator, covering various federal, provincial and municipal elections as well as being the voice of a number of special event productions.

I continue to work as a freelance journalist, providing news and sports material to Broadcast News, a radio network with more than 550 subscribing stations across Canada.

I am a member of International Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA), a North American-wide group of broadcast news executives and served as the Ontario Director of the RTNDA in radio. I am also a member of the Association for Media Literacy.

I expect the Media Relations Workshop to spark you to new confidence presenting your message to the media.